Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant
Job Title: AI Software Engineer/Developer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: NSE Integration Services (51130643)
Job Specialty: Service Transition
What You'll Do
A career at Pantex can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on our nation. We recognize that excellent employees are absolutely critical for mission success. We are seeking an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software Engineer/Developer to design, build, and deploy production-grade machine learning systems and AI-powered applications.
Primary duties include design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable software components and Application Programming Interface (APIs) necessary to move machine learning models from development into secure, operational environments.
Additional duties may include collaboration with Data Scientists to containerize models, automate testing and deployment via Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and ensure solutions meet strict performance and cybersecurity standards.
Core Responsibilities And Duties
- Design and implement Machine Learning Operatons (MLOps) pipelines (CI/CD) for automated model testing, deployment, and monitoring in secure environments.
- Develop and integrate Representational State Transfer (REST)ful APIs and microservices to serve machine learning models to internal business applications efficiently.
- Write clean, well-tested, and documented production code (e.g., Python, Java) for application backends and infrastructure orchestration.
- Utilize containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to ensure portability and scalability of AI solutions across development and production environments.
- Implement Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) practices, including automated security scanning, vulnerability management, and least-privilege principles within the AI software lifecycle.
- Collaborate with the AI Agile Lead to estimate user stories and participate actively in all Agile ceremonies.
Other Responsibilities And Duties
- Support the maintenance and optimization of existing AI production systems, focusing on reliability and cost efficiency.
- Assist in the technical evaluation and integration of new MLOps platforms and tools (e.g., feature stores, model registries).
- Work closely with Data Engineers to troubleshoot data pipeline issues impacting model performance or training readiness.
- Document all architecture, deployment procedures, and production monitoring processes for knowledge transfer.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security.
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues.
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization.
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree inengineering/science discipline.
- OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
Not applicable.
Preferred Job Requirements
- 2 years of experience in professional software development, DevOps, or ML engineering.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python and experience with at least one major cloud provider (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS)).
- Experience with version control (Git) and implementing continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- 5+ years of experience with MLOps or building high-scale production AI systems.
- Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes or serverless deployment methodologies.
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data serialization protocols.
- Experience working with highly regulated security standards (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST), International Organization for Standardization) ISO 27001).
- Active or previous Department of Energy Q clearance.
#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
